counterinvasion
noun
coun·ter·in·va·sion
ˌkau̇n-tər-in-ˈvā-zhən 
variants
or counter-invasion
plural counterinvasions or counter-invasions
: an invasion that is undertaken by a defending force against an enemy invader
Even border fortifications can permit an attacker to mass forces for invasion while allocating few forces to defend the fortified border against a counterinvasion.—
James M. Garrett
James M. GarrettExamples of counterinvasion in a Sentence
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The theater task force organized its own counterinvasion exercise back in December.
—David Axe, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Taiwan's counterinvasion strategy is to use U.S.-provided anti-ship weapons to sink as much of the Chinese armada as possible.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2021
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David Axe, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Taiwan's counterinvasion strategy is to use U.S.-provided anti-ship weapons to sink as much of the Chinese armada as possible.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2021
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“Counterinvasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterinvasion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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